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Method 1 of 2:
Entering Your BIOS
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Images 1 of How to Enter BIOS Reboot your computer. Since the BIOS controls your system's most basic functions, you have to access it before Windows loads. -
Images 2 of How to Enter BIOS Press the Setup key. As soon as you see the manufacturer's logo, press the key specified to enter Setup or BIOS. The most common keys are F1, F2 and Delete.- If you don't hit the key in time, Windows will load and you will have to reboot and retry.
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Images 3 of How to Enter BIOS Navigate the BIOS. Once you have loaded the BIOS, you can use your keyboard to navigate the menus. Your mouse will most likely not be working. You can use the BIOS to change the basic settings for your hardware.
Method 2 of 2:
Entering UEFI Settings for Windows 8
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Images 4 of How to Enter BIOS Open the Charms bar and click the Settings button. You can access the Charms bar by moving your mouse to the upper- or lower-right corner of the screen.- If you are using Windows 8, you've probably noticed that your computer's boot sequence is too fast to hit the Setup key. Because of this, Windows 8 allows you to boot into an Advanced menu. You have to perform this action within Windows.
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Images 5 of How to Enter BIOS Click the Power button. -
Images 6 of How to Enter BIOS Hold .Shift and click "Restart". -
Images 7 of How to Enter BIOS Click 'Troubleshoot' and then "Advanced options". -
Images 8 of How to Enter BIOS Click "UEFI Firmware Settings". You may have to click "Restart" again.- This will allow you to change your UEFI settings, which are similar to your BIOS settings.
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